2024 Lady of the Sunshine "Chevey - Bassi + Rancho Arroyo Grande Vineyard", Edna Valley, California, USAABOUT THIS WINE A collaborative effort in practicing organic farming at Oliver's Vineyard in Edna Valley, owned by Talley Vineyards. This block was planted in 1991 and is located on the southwest side of the valley, four miles from the coast on a mix of sandy clay loam soils. This playful blend is inspired by the traditional blends of the Cheverny region. The two varietals were harvested on the same day and foot tread and soaked on skins overnight

Cinsault adds a delicate and rounded touch

25% Clairette

the Moulin de Gassac Selection reflects a shared desire to offer authentic wines

Though we are new to the enterprise of winemaking

unfolding flavors of lemon peel

their lead oenologist Aleks Simčič and US wine importer Small Vineyards – August Wine Group in order to satisfy American market demands for wines of simpler character with fresh mineral notes and a distinctive varietal aroma

Being able to obtain a good early ripeness allows one to pick earlier in hopes of achieving a slightly drier style compared to the past

Moving to the East

It has definitely been cultivated here since at least the 13th century

100% Assyrtiko from selected vineyard blocks on Santorini island

At a time when very few thought it was possible to grow vinifera varietals on Seneca Lake

Bernard’s son